Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Gross Margin: 44.03%
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s gross margin of 44.03% is 115% above its 5-year average of 20.48%, near the high end of its 5-year range (18.04%–44.03%).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 103.61% above its 12-month average of 21.63%.
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DRI Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
44.03%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
21.63%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
21.02%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
20.48%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
21.03%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
21.74%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
21.99%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+103.61%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+109.47%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+115.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+109.35%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+102.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+100.23%
DRI Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $24.45B | 44.03% | 21.63% | 21.02% | 20.48% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.19B | 69.87% | 69.21% | 67.48% | 67.32% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $23.18B | 18.42% | 19.63% | 22.18% | 24.14% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.76B | -1.72% | -10.73% | -63.90% | -183.51% |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.93B | 48.71% | 48.58% | 44.99% | 44.01% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.61B | 39.33% | 38.97% | 39.16% | 37.89% |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.50B | 27.83% | 28.84% | 26.63% | 26.48% |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $17.75B | 44.25% | 46.45% | 47.36% | 51.31% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.22B | 24.61% | 24.07% | 22.76% | 23.24% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $32.28B | 49.59% | 49.33% | 47.16% | 42.42% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
44.0%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The gross margin for DRI stock is 44.03%.
- Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s gross margin of 44.03% is 115% above its 5-year average of 20.48%, near the high end of its 5-year range (18.04%–44.03%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The TTM average gross margin for DRI stock is 21.63%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for DRI stock is 21.02%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for DRI stock is 20.48%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for DRI stock is 21.03%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for DRI stock is 21.74%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for DRI stock is 21.99%.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-25 | 21.88% |
| 2024-05-26 | 21.37% |
| 2023-05-31 | 20.11% |
| 2022-05-29 | 20.72% |
| 2021-05-30 | 20.75% |
| 2020-05-31 | 18.04% |
| 2019-05-31 | 21.73% |
| 2018-05-31 | 21.60% |
| 2017-05-31 | 21.89% |
| 2016-05-31 | 22.23% |
| 2015-05-31 | 21.03% |
| 2014-05-31 | 20.60% |
| 2013-05-31 | 22.03% |
| 2012-05-31 | 23.25% |
| 2011-05-31 | 24.01% |
| 2010-05-31 | 22.90% |
| 2009-05-31 | 21.90% |
| 2008-05-31 | 22.45% |
| 2007-05-31 | 23.50% |
| 2006-05-31 | 23.44% |
| 2005-05-31 | 22.40% |
| 2004-05-31 | 21.99% |
| 2003-05-31 | 21.63% |
| 2002-05-31 | 22.52% |
| 2001-05-31 | 21.74% |
| 2000-05-31 | 21.33% |
| 1999-05-31 | 20.77% |
| 1998-05-31 | 20.18% |
| 1997-05-31 | 18.90% |
| 1996-05-31 | 22.58% |
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About Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Ricardo Cardenas